I am a 66 year old semi-retired clergy who works 40 hours per week as a counselor/life coach at a transitional living center in East San Diego County. I am honored to say that I was one of the first few "volunteers" who helped to build this wonderful ministry into one of the 5 major sources of hope for 1000's of homeless and low income participants in our programs.
If you would like to see more about our ministry, please visit http://ectlc.org I also created and maintain our organization's website and would appreciate any assistance you might be able to give me that you feel might enhance it in any way.
I met my wife about 3 years ago online
through ourtime.com. Our first date was at an acoustic music musicians meet-up where I played guitar and sang with some of my "jammin buddies." I will never forget it: It was a beautiful Saturday afternoon, at about 3:30 in the afternoon and the "jam" was held at a quaint little wedding chapel where about a half dozen "pickers" played for hours, in a small gazebo that was in the gardens outside the chapel.
13 weeks later, on another beautiful Saturday afternoon at precisely 3:35, I received a phone call from the VA with the results of my first ever colonoscopy. I was diagnosed with colon cancer. Needless to say, I was shocked! Over the next year, though, our relationship grew stronger and after 2 years of dating under some very strenuous circumstances, we returned to that little chapel where we first met and I made a vow to God that I would love "My Bride" for the rest of my life and beyond.! I try my best to tell her at least 100 times per day how much I love her and I am finding that it really is not that hard to do.
I look forward to sharing more of our story with you in the future.
Be Blessed as You Continue to Seek Ways to Bless Others,
jd
Welcome man :)
You look really happy with your wife!
I hope you have a good time on steemit.
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I really look forward to posting more, I have always wanted to tell my story. After 66 years of life, there isa lot to share.
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Welcome to Steem @jdloveland I have upvoted and sent you a tip
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nice to meet you! please use introduceyourself tag first so you will gain more attention. click edit :D
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Thank yo so much for that tip
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my pleasure man! Enjoy!
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Hello! I just upvoted you! I help new Steemit members! Upvote this comment and follow me! i will upvote your future posts! To any other visitor, upvote this post also to receive free UpVotes from me! Happy SteemIt!
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Hello Jd :) welcome to steemit, I'm wayne 43yo from the UK. Nice to meet you bud.
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I wish you a long and beautiful life that you will enjoy every moment of your life and always have a smile.
You and your wife look like a million dollars and wish all the couples in the world would look like that.
Lots of health and lots of success in whatever you do.
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we are two happiest seniors on earth! I cant imagine two people more in love than we are.
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follow you for more ....i love to see happy people.
youv been followd!!! lol
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Hi @jdloveland..I'm Kayleigh..wow sounds like you have a lot of love and stories to share..amd a strong love of God , helping people and your wife...I can't wait to read more from you :) :)
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Yes, we survived cancer together. It is a very special bond
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First off I'm glad you both kicked cancers butt!! Then I'm happy you guys found each other and share that strong bond and love :) :)
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